Dear CHT Member,

Next week, we’ll begin helping people who are unhoused move in to new apartments in Williston. In all, 38 people experiencing homelessness will move into these new homes at Zephyr Place, a former hotel.

By mid-January, we’ll open the Elmwood Emergency Shelters – also known as the “pods” – in Burlington as a temporary stopgap for those who don’t have a permanent home. And work is underway to convert the Ho Hum Motel in South Burlington to 20 new apartments, another step to address the historic numbers of our neighbors who are unhoused.

We all know that the solution to homelessness is housing; that’s why CHT continues to push for more. We’ll have 36 new apartments this spring in Colchester ready to move in, and a second building at Zephyr Place will have another 34 apartments available this winter. That’s 128 new apartments in the next six months.

We are asking the Legislature to invest even more because we know we need to do even more.

In the spirt of this season, all of this activity gives me hope.

Here’s what also brings me hope and excitement: seeing all of you at our January 27 Annual Meeting and Dinner. We are hosting this event in person at the Hilton Lake Champlain on Battery Street in Burlington and all CHT members are invited! Please register and choose your meal!

This season is not always bright for everyone and some people may be struggling. Day to day pressures along with the holidays can add stress that sometimes leads to sadness or despair. If this happens to you or someone you care about, reach out for support - help is available 24/7.

May you be healthy and find moments of joy!
Michael Monte, CEO
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You're Invited! Annual Meeting and Dinner
Champlain Housing Trust is thrilled to welcome everyone back in person for our Annual Meeting and Dinner on Friday, January 27 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Hilton Lake Champlain on Battery Street in Burlington. Please join us for an evening that will include a look back at last year's activities, electing Board Members, staff and Board recognitions, and dinner!

For those unable to attend in person, livestreaming of the Annual Meeting is available so you can watch from home and vote. 

For event details, translation and accommodation requests, and to register for in person attendance and meal choice, or to register for the Annual Meeting livestream, visit www.getahome.org/annualmeeting/.

We hope to see you on January 27th!
Residents Move in at Zephyr Place
CHT purchased a hotel in Williston just a little over a year ago, renamed it Zephyr Place and began renovations. Next week 38 people who are currently unhoused will move into their new homes at Zephyr Place. In the spring, 34 additional apartments will be ready in a second building at this same location.
Make a Gift to CHT
Please remember Champlain Housing Trust in your year-end giving.

Your support funds CHT’s critical programs so people who are unhoused can find and keep an apartment. Our initiatives provide opportunity for people trying to access homeownership for the first time and push for developing additional, sorely needed affordable housing.

Please give generously – and consider choosing to make a monthly donation. Think of your monthly gift as a small “round up” of your own mortgage or rent payment to help make your community more affordable for all.

If you have already given, THANK YOU!
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